Coaches

DAVID CASEY

Owner & President

DAVID CASEY

Owner & President

He has a passion for coaching young, eager players who want to learn the right way to play the game. David is incredibly excited about the staff that he has put together. Every player will benefit greatly from the instruction we are able to provide.

David was born and raised in Whitefish Bay, Wisc., and graduated from Whitefish Bay High School in 2007. To begin his baseball career, David participated in the Whitefish Bay Little League. During high school, David played for four years on Whitefish Bay’s varsity team, twice earning 1st team All-State honors. After graduating from Whitefish Bay High School, David attended the University of Notre Dame on an athletic scholarship during which time he won the Big East Conference Home Run Derby (defeating current major leaguer George Springer). David also won the MVP award in the summer of 2009 while playing in the California Collegiate League. Upon graduation, David played professionally in the United States on various Independent League baseball teams and overseas in Australia. While playing for the Wanneroo Giants in the Professional Western Australia State League, David was named an All-League outfielder. David also was named head of player development for the U-8 to U-17 Wanneroo Baseball Club. In 2014, a number of players that David worked with represented Australia in the Little League World Series. While playing, David excelled at multiple positions, including 1st base, as a left-handed pitcher and outfielder. He will be giving instruction for hitting, pitching and multiple defensive positions.

ROB HAGEDORN

Director of Operations

ROB HAGEDORN

Director of Operations

Rob has a passion for coaching and helping players achieve their goals, whether that's making the HS JV2 team, Varsity, or going on to play college baseball. He strives to find each individual player's motivations and does everything he can to help them on their baseball journey.
From El Paso, Texas. 2x All-District first basemen at Chapin High School.
Starting pitcher at Cardinal Stritch University from 2012-2015. In 2014, he lead the staff in complete games and was 2nd on the team in ERA. Was a part of the first playoff team in school history.
Starting pitcher the Sheboygan A's from 2014-2015.
El Paso-Chapin High School Summer coach 2013.
BATS Academy coach and pitching/hitting instructor from 2015-2020. Rob was the head coach of 10u-14u teams and worked individually with players from 6 year olds to college players.
BATS Academy Co-Director of Baseball Operations 2017-2020
Head JV Baseball coach at Homestead High school from 2017-2020.
MBA Director of Operations since 2020.
Head coach of MBA Fall Ball teams 15u-18u 2020-Present
Chicago Scouts Association Fall Assistant Tournament Director 2018-2021
JP Sports All-American Team scout 2017-2020

JACK THELEN

Assistant Director of Operations/Catching Coordinator

JACK THELEN

Assistant Director of Operations/Catching Coordinator

Jack comes to MBA by way of UW-Milwaukee where he was the team’s primary catcher from 2019-2023. In his Division 1 career, he started 152 games with the Panthers. In his final year, he earned Second Team All-Horizon League and Academic All-District throwing out 27 runners and hitting 6 HR’s. He finished his career with 15 HR’s and a .727 OPS. Also, he spent 3 summers in the Northwoods League with the Kenosha Kingfish and Rochester Honkers as well as a summer in the Prospect League with the Lafayette Aviators. In 2020, he earned the Rawlings “Big Stick” award for the best offensive catcher in the Northwoods League that year. A West bend West High School Alumni he helped lead the Spartans to an undefeated 33-0 season and a WIAA State Championship as a senior. A two-time Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association All-State honoree, he repeated on the first team as a senior after batting over .400 with close to 40 runs batted in. He also was named a WBCA All-Star Classic participant, a four-time North Shore All-Conference selection, and two-time Milwaukee Journal Sentinel All-Area honoree. In addition to his playing career, he has done lessons, ran classes, and coached teams. He brings a passion for the game and a large volume of high level baseball experience. He has seen how MLB and Minor League players approach the game through his playing career and looks to bring that experience and insight to MBA.

DJ HESS

Assistant Director of Operations, Team Head Coach, Pitching Instructor

DJ HESS

Assistant Director of Operations, Team Head Coach, Pitching Instructor

DJ brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to our team from his experience at Northern Illinois University and College of Lake County. As a standout pitcher, he earned Academic All-MAC honors and made significant contributions from the bullpen, appearing in 19 games and amassing a 3-0 record with one save. Throughout his collegiate career, DJ consistently demonstrated his skill and poise on the mound, including key performances such as a scoreless inning at Iowa, a save in a 6-4 win at Cincinnati, and a season-high three strikeouts in 2.2 innings at Miami. In 2023, DJ continued to excel, making 14 appearances out of the bullpen, with highlights including a four-inning debut at Oral Roberts and a save in NIU’s win over Maine. Before joining NIU, he played two years at College of Lake County, where he posted an impressive 9-3 record with a 2.37 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 68.1 innings. DJ began his baseball journey at Germantown High School, laying the foundation for a successful playing and coaching career. As an alumni of MBA, DJ is looking forward to passing down his knowledge of the game to players who come through MBA

MATTHEW TURNER

Team Head Coach, Lead Fielding Instructor

MATTHEW TURNER

Team Head Coach, Lead Fielding Instructor

Matthew Turner is the current head baseball coach at Milwaukee Riverside University High School, a position he has held since 2016. Prior to being named head coach, he served in various capacities at Riverside including Varsity Assistant Coach, Freshman Head Coach, JV Assistant Coach, and Scorekeeper-Statistician. Coach Turner’s Riverside teams have twice won the City Conference Gold Division and reached the WIAA sectional finals in 2016 and 2017.

Coach Turner also serves as Athletic Director at Milwaukee Riverside where he oversees 18 varsity sports and several intramural and club athletic teams. In addition to coaching at Riverside, Coach Turner is a Field Director with Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Academy. Previous coaching stops include St. Francis High School Baseball Head Coach, Adult League Player-Manager, and head coach of a Rock League Baseball 9u team. Coach Turner still tries to play baseball in the 25+ and 35+ leagues at the Rock Sports Complex.

JACK SIEVERS

Lead Hitting Instructor

JACK SIEVERS

Lead Hitting Instructor

Jack began his college career at Iowa Central Community College where he started in left field and hit .311 in his final year. He then transferred to play Division 1 baseball at Western Illinois where he started in over 75 games for the leathernecks.

Jack is originally from Shakopee Minnesota where he was a 2x all conference, all section and all region and was a member of the Minnesota State All Star game. Jack also was a 2 year starting receiver on the Shakopee football team

Jack is currently an assistant baseball coach at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

BRAD RINDFLEISCH

Lead Pitching Instructor, Hitting Instructor

BRAD RINDFLEISCH

Lead Pitching Instructor, Hitting Instructor

Rapsodo Certified Pitching Instructor
Driveline Certified Hitting Coach

Brad Rindfleisch was born and raised in the Jackson/West Bend, WI area playing high school baseball in the well-renowned West Bend West baseball program under head coach, Bill Albrecht. At West Bend West, Brad was part of 2 State Championship Runner-up teams and multiple North Shore Conference, regional, and sectional championships, graduating in 2014.

Brad continued his schooling at UW-Stout pursuing a degree in Health, Wellness, & Fitness and played 3 seasons for the Blue Devils. He would go on to have a successful career in the WIAC receiving 2 honorable mentions, being a Max Sparger Award Runner up, and found himself among the pitching historical leaderboards. Brad also had a short stint with the 2019 Northwoods League Championship Runner-up Eau Claire Express team. Brad continues to play for the Sheboygan A’s State League amateur team and has received a State League Most Valuable Pitcher Award, as well as multiple Sheboygan A’s Most Valuable Pitcher awards and All-State League/NEWBL 1st team/honorable mentions.

Brad’s coaching career started at West Bend West immediately after graduating high school where he was a bench coach for varsity for a year and then was the head coach of the JV team for 3 years. Meanwhile, at school Brad worked at the Eau Claire sports warehouse as a group/individual lesson coach for hitting and pitching. He also coached an Eau Claire Babe Ruth fall league 18u team in 2018. Brad has since returned to West Bend West and is currently the Head Baseball Coach since 2022. Brad looks forward to continue to grow and learn as a coach while helping develop quality baseball players and teaching them how to play the game the right way.

DALVIN RAMOS

Team Head Coach, Hitting & Outfield Instructor

DALVIN RAMOS

Team Head Coach, Hitting & Outfield Instructor

From San German, Puerto Rico, Dalvin attended North Grand High school and went on to play college ball atMorton college cc and Rockford Univiersity.

Playing experience: 4 Years Pro, currently still playing for Piratas De Cabo Rojo in Pro AA ball in Puerto Rico

Awards: State leader in stolen bases in high school (45), Conference MVP high school, all academic college player, 2nd team all conference college, Division MVP in AA ball Puerto Rico, Rookie of the year In AA ball Puerto Rico, division Batting Champ in AA ball in Puerto Rico, 2019 gold glove award winner in AA ball Puerto Rico.

RILEY FREY

Pitching Instructor

RILEY FREY

Pitching Instructor

Riley is a highly accomplished pitcher whose impressive collegiate career culminated in being drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 2023. Now a key part of their minor league system, Riley has consistently demonstrated excellence on the mound. He is a three-time All-Horizon League Second Team honoree and was named Horizon League Preseason Pitcher of the Year by D1Baseball.com in 2022. Over his time at Milwaukee, he established himself as the team's top starter, leading in both starts and strikeouts, and even set a school record with a 15-strikeout game. His career highlights include a stellar 2023 season where he struck out 87 batters over 90 innings, earned a 5-7 record, and contributed to a team shutout. He also excelled in Horizon League play, where he consistently ranked among the top pitchers in ERA, strikeouts, and innings pitched. Notable performances include a complete-game shutout of Wright State and a 10-strikeout win over Northern Kentucky. In his earlier years, Frey quickly made a name for himself, earning spots on both the All-League Second Team and All-Freshman Team as a first-year player. His ability to deliver in high-pressure situations, such as his three complete games in 2021. Frey had stops in the Northwoods League as well as the well renowned Cape Cod League. With a strong foundation from his high school career at Oshkosh West, where he struck out 81 batters in 66 innings, Coach Frey has continually refined his craft, making him an invaluable asset to our coaching staff. His experience at the collegiate and professional levels, coupled with his commitment to player development, ensures that he brings both expertise and passion to coaching the next generation of athletes.

JACK DESING

Hitting, Pitching, & Fielding Instructor. Travel Team Head Coach

JACK DESING

Hitting, Pitching, & Fielding Instructor. Travel Team Head Coach

Jack Desing grew up in Whitefish Bay, WI. He attended Dominican High School. He was a three-sport athlete for four years, playing soccer, basketball and baseball. He earned All-Conference honors in both soccer and baseball. As a sophomore, Jack was named Journal Sentinel player of the week after a stellar pitching performance in Kansas City. In 2019 Jack led the Metro Classic Conference in WHIP, posting a .90 WHIP along with a 1.44ERA. On the travel baseball circuit Jack excelled with both Brew State Baseball and MBA. Jack played shortstop, centerfield and pitched for MBA. Jack has coached and acted in a supervisory role for the legendary Shorewood Minors and Majors program for four years. He was the head coach of the GRB U-13 team in 2021. Jack’s coaching experience also includes providing private lessons. After attending Beloit College and playing baseball for a year, Jack enrolled at Butler University in Indianapolis. Jack is majoring in secondary education and history as he aspires to a career as a high school teacher and coach.

CADE BERENDT

Team Head Coach, Pitching Instructor

CADE BERENDT

Team Head Coach, Pitching Instructor

Coach Cade Berendt brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to our coaching staff. A standout pitcher, he played a key role in his team's successful Division III College World Series appearance in 2024. Over his career, Coach Berendt accumulated a solid 3.76 ERA with 223 strikeouts across 203.1 innings pitched. His 2023 season was marked by a 4.02 ERA, 80 strikeouts, and a significant contribution to the team’s pitching depth. In 2022, he was named First Team All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, ranking ninth in NCAA Division III for appearances and excelling with a 3.79 ERA and 75 strikeouts. Previously, Coach Berendt honed his skills at McKendree University, where he played baseball for two seasons before making his mark in the WIAC. Known for his consistency and strong performance in critical moments, Coach Berendt’s experience and dedication make him an invaluable asset to our team.

ANTHONY ANDRES

Team Head Coach, Hitting & Pitching Instructor

ANTHONY ANDRES

Team Head Coach, Hitting & Pitching Instructor

Baseball has been a passion of mine since I was 3 years old. I want to give back all the knowledge that I have gained over the past 20+ years within the baseball industry to anyone who shares the same passion for the game.

Played for the Illinois Sparks from 11 years old to 18 years old traveling all over the country competing on a national level and earning a spot in 2007 to play for Team USA in the Pan Amercian Games bring home a bronze medal. Received a D1 scholarship to play ball at Northern Illinois University coming in as a two-way player. Junior season was named our number 1 closer and earned a spot my senior year as our Friday starter, competing against teams like Oregon State University, Cal Poly, Texas Tech, Tennessee and more top tier schools.

After college I had the opportunity to coach a travel team for the Midwest Halos. We were the only team in program history to go down to a Perfect Game National tournament and win.

I am looking forward to learning more about each and every player and getting them to where they want to be not only on the baseball field but in life as a whole.

MAX MONTGOMERY

Team Head Coach, Hitting Instructor

MAX MONTGOMERY

Team Head Coach, Hitting Instructor

Coach Maxwell Montgomery brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to our team. While at Milwaukee Area Technical College, Max was named to the NJCAA All-Region (Region IV) Second Team and the North Central Community College Conference All-Conference Team. His impressive season included a .408 batting average, with 10 doubles, six triples, five home runs, 25 RBIs, 35 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases over 36 games. In addition to his collegiate success, Max gained valuable experience in college summer ball with the Lafayette Aviators in the Prospect League and the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders in the Northwoods League. He finished his college career at St. Xavier University and continues to play in the Wisconsin State League with the West Allis Nationals. Known for his energetic coaching style and ability to challenge his players, Coach Montgomery is dedicated to helping athletes reach their full potential.

JORDEN RAUCH

Hitting, Infield, and Pitching Instructor

JORDEN RAUCH

Hitting, Infield, and Pitching Instructor

Coach Jorden Rauch is an accomplished baseball player with a strong background in both hitting and pitching. A four-year varsity starter at West Allis Central, Jorden excelled as a shortstop and was a two-time All-Conference selection. His collegiate career began at St. Cloud Technical & Community College, where he played as a shortstop and pitcher, posting a .222 average with one home run before the season was cut short due to COVID-19. Jorden then transitioned to Bryant & Stratton, where he made his mark as a starting pitcher, amassing 84 strikeouts over 64 innings and setting a school record with a 15-strikeout game. With an impressive career strikeout rate of 11.59 K/9, he continued his pitching career with the Duluth Huskies in the Northwoods League and later at UW-Parkside. Coach Rauch's extensive playing experience and deep understanding of the game make him a valuable asset to our coaching staff.

NICK LATENDRESSE

Team Head Coach

NICK LATENDRESSE

Team Head Coach

Played high school baseball at D.C. Everest High School

Played 3 seasons at Ripon College (Injury junior year) Outfield, 1st base, Pitcher

Apart of leadership council for Ripon senior year

Coached 715 Hitmen 15u club team one season

Coached 16u Junior Legion, Assistant Coach of 18u Senior Legion at D.C. Everest for 2 seasons

As a coach, my players will learn not only how to advance their baseball skills, but how to carry themselves as respectful young men. I believe in hard work during the offseason and practice will allow the team, including myself, to play and coach worry free during games. Because of the hard work during the offseason and practices each player will experience, I trust my guys to take risks and play in an aggressive manner. I believe that playing the game without worry of making mistakes allows players to not only improve their own game, but improve confidence in themselves.

I am extremely passionate about player development in both player skills and maturity that makes my guys ready for the next level of their baseball career, whether that be ready for varsity baseball, college baseball, or whatever lies next for each player.

TYLER JONES

Pitching Instructor

TYLER JONES

Pitching Instructor

Tyler is a Milwaukee native who went to high school at Marquette University High School. In 2008, Tyler led MUHS to a Wisconsin Summer Baseball State Championship.

After High School, Tyler continued his baseball career at Madison College. After his second season at Madison College, Tyler was drafted in the 2010 MLB Player draft but declined the offer. Instead, tyler accepted a scholarship to LSU. He pitched for the Tigers for a season and then was drafted again in 2011 by the Minnesota Twins. This time he accepted and began his professional career.

Tyler played a total of 8 professional seasons with the Twins, Braves, Yankees, Diamondbacks and Pirates. He was a AA All-Star with the Atlanta Braves and was placed on the big league roster for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was a mainstay in AAA for 2+ seasons before he decided to retire in 2019.

Tyler is looking forward to passing on his knowledge to the next generation of players.

MIKE MATHER

Team Head Coach

MIKE MATHER

Team Head Coach

Mike was born and raised in Rockton, Illinois and graduated from Hononegah High School in 2008. Mike grew up and participated in the Boys and Girls Little League in Loves Park, Illinois. During high school, Mike played three years on Hononegah’s varsity team while earning All Conference his senior year . After graduating from Hononegah High School, Mike attended Kankakee Community College, Harper College, and Cardinal Stritch University. While Mike was still at Cardinal Stritch University, Mike started his coaching career with a 9-10 travel team. He would eventually stay with most of those kids until they got to high school, and then started coaching travel ball at Hard Knox. Mike coached a few years in that program, before getting an opportunity to coach varsity baseball at Guilford and Hononegah High School. Mike had a short stint at Rock Valley College as the hitting coach before getting the Varsity Head Coach position at Rockford Christian. Mike spent three years with the Royal Lions, compiling a 48-18 record over the three years, with back-to-back Regional Titles and reaching the Sectional Championship game in his last season. Mike is currently the new Varsity Baseball coach at Martin Luther High School in Greendale, Wi. Mike has a wife, Tamara, and 2 kids, Lincoln and Amelia.

OTHER MBA COACHES

Luis Velazquez, Pitching and Hitting Instructor, CUW

Max Montgomery, Hitting Instructor,

Andrew Neu, Pitching Instructor, UWM

AJ Kisting, 15u Head Coach, St. Norbert

Joey Pettit, Hitting, Pitching Instructor, Whitewater

Walter Ziller, Fielding and Hitting Instructor, MSOE

Brad Jacob, Catching and Hitting Instructor, Cardinal Stritch

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